Technical Project Manager

Entelar Group; Auckland, Christchurch; Remote; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing

Hybrid ways of working

Leave

Spark Credit

Spark Share scheme

Career development

Job summary

Entelar Group seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of mobile infrastructure projects, partnering with stakeholders to ensure safety, quality, time and budget alignment across site-level deployments from concept to handover.

You will manage dependencies, assess risks, and maintain strong relationships with design teams, site crews, and subcontractors while upholding quality and regulatory standards across New Zealand sites.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication across formats; able to simplify complex concepts.
• Growth mindset; willing to learn from challenges.
• Team player with collaboration and cooperation focus.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Proficient with MS Office suite and general IT.
• Sound mobile infrastructure knowledge including RF, drawings and equipment.
• PM training qualifications: PMI, Prince2, NZQA level 4.
• 3-5 years' experience in similar project management roles.

Responsibilities

• Own Health and Safety on site and for project teams.
• Lead delivery of mobile infrastructure projects from concept to handover.
• Manage dependencies, risks, and deviations per EGL framework.
• Ensure timely work packs and site documents to crews.
• Oversee end-to-end mobile site delivery.
• Coordinate with Field Managers, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Maintain site budget and cost control.
• Enforce QA and compliance with local authorities.
• Regular site visits and reporting on progress and issues.
• Ad hoc projects and requests from line manager.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Teamwork

Organization

MS Office

Technical Knowledge

PM Training

PM Experience

Education

PMI/Prince2/NZQA level 4

Tools

Huawei BTS

Nokia BTS

Samsung BTS

RF knowledge

Construction drawings

LPA/DC power

Backhaul/Fronthaul

Job description

At Entelar Group we believe information and communications technology (ICT) in all its forms should be seamless, easy and something our customers should never have to worry about. That’s because New Zealanders being able to connect with other New Zealanders and the world is the key to keeping this country working.

From building cell sites and burying the fibre cables that connect our network safely, to ensuring IT hardware and software solutions are tested, distributed, implemented, and maintained, to even making sure our handsets work and are repaired quickly and efficiently, we cover it all. A one-stop shop providing continuous, end-to-end solutions to keep NZ connected – backed by superior service, unequalled expertise and leading technical and engineering know how.

About the Role:

As the Technical Project Manager, you'll be responsible for the management and delivery of projects at a site level from concept to hand-over, partnering with stakeholders to ensure that cost, quality, and time specifications and that correct standards, policies, procedures, reporting and finance/budget management are followed. You'll leverage your internal & external relationships to ensure that delivery is safe efficient and cost effective.

Day to day you will:

• Own your own Health and Safety and those of your project team members
• Play a central role in the delivery of mobile infrastructure projects, providing critical input and insights.
• Complete project management activities in alignment with EGL framework and good practice
• Develop, update, and meticulously review project dependencies and promptly address any deviations.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and minimize variances from site build delivery.
• End to end ownership of mobile site delivery
• Manage and record project risks and issues in alignment with EGL framework and good practice
• Ensure timely provision of work packs and essential site documents to Entelar Group's crews and subcontractors, with timely communication of any updates.
• Rigorously uphold quality assurance processes throughout the project, avoiding last-minute compliance issues.
• Maintain an open line of communication with the design team for real-time updates on design changes, consents, and permits.
• Enforce strict compliance with statutory requirements, whether from Local Council or NZTA, and any unique customer specifications on-site.
• Conduct regular site audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and promptly report any non-conformances.
• Manage the day-to-day build activities for your teams and projects in line with the Mobile Delivery RACI, including strong collaboration with site Team Leads.
• Site budgeting and cost management of site.
• Collaborate strongly with Field Managers and provide feedback and evidence as required for team improvements
• Regular site visits using EGL pool vehicles
• Manage and deliver any Ad Hoc projects, reports or other reasonable requests from the company and projects.
• Any other Ad Hoc requests from your line manager

What experience you'll bring:

• Communication. Outstanding communication skills in all formats, including the ability to make complex and complicated, simple and understandable.
• Resilience & growth mindset. Operates with a growth mindset, willing to embrace challenges, persist in the face of setbacks and seek learnings from every opportunity.
• Teamwork focused. Being a team player is essential to our company. Collaboration and cooperation are vital to achieving success together.
• Organizational and administrative skills. Good organizational skills help manage time and prevent essential tasks from being overlooked.
• Computer and MS Office skills. Microsoft will be with the platform that we do business on. Robust processing and computer skills are mandatory for this role.
• Technical Knowledge. Sound mobile tower builds and upgrade experience. Including structural knowledge and ability to read construction drawings, RF knowledge and ability to read RFPD, Understanding of LPA and DC power, Knowledge of Huawei, Nokia and Samsung BTS equipment, Knowledge of fiber networks including backhaul routers and fronthaul systems.
• Project Management Training and Qualifications. Qualification equivalent to PMI, Prince 2, NZQA level 4
• Project Management Knowledge and Experience. 3 -5 Years experience in similar project management

WHY CHOOSE US:

Diversity and Inclusion: Te Kanorau me te Whakawhāiti mai

We are constantly looking for ways to build a more inclusive culture. Our vision is for diversity and inclusion to be " how things are done here ", embedded into our day-to-day activities, standards, and business practices. We want you to feel totally comfortable bringing your whole self to work regardless of your gender, ethnicity, orientation, age, or ability.

Sustainability is a key focus for us. We are dedicated to supporting Aotearoa New Zealand's recovery and economic transformation. The principle of equity is at the very heart of our approach, and we remain committed to working in partnership to make a positive contribution to digital equity in line with our focus on Diversity and Inclusion.

Our people matter and we make sure we look after them. As a valued employee of Entelar Group we've got our people covered with a range of leading benefits including:

• Wellbeing - Comprehensive medical insurance, life and income protection. Access to wellbeing coaches, EAP and in-house Specialist Clinical support through our leading Mahi Tahi Wellness programme.
• Hybrid ways of working - for some teams where possible this means being in the office for 4 days a week, and 1 day being flexible.
• Leave - in addition to four weeks annual leave, we offer purchased leave, and enhanced parental leave support.
• Spark Credit - We provide permanent employees with $150 monthly Spark credit on their Spark account to use on any of Sparks amazing products or services.
• Spark Share scheme - periodically we offer the opportunity to buy into the Spark share scheme.
• Career development - access to an internal marketplace that connects employees with experiential, on the job learning across the Spark business group.

Due to the nature and urgency of this role, we are only considering applicants that are based in New Zealand with permanent residency, citizenship, or a valid work visa (with at least 18 months remaining).